How clean are the surfaces of your workplace? Bacteria Staphylococcus is reportedly to be on 60% of desks of your office. That means there are over 10 million bacteria living on your unclean desk; which means your toilet is even safer than your office. There are many benefits to keeping your office clean, for instance, your employees are not likely to come down with common illnesses. Over and above that, your employee’s productivity is likely to increase. Learn more about how to keep your work surfaces clean for the safety of yourself and your team.

1. Disinfect your working area

While washing your hands with soap and water is crucial, disinfecting your working area should be done consistently. The easiest way to ensure your space is always clean is by keeping a packet of disinfectant wipes. The CDC has a lot of good information about how to disinfect your work area.

2. Clean your floors regularly

Your floors should be always kept clean in order to minimize spreading germs. The type of flooring your office has and the amount of foot traffic your company experiences will determine how often you should clean your floors. However, it is highly recommended that your office floor should be cleaned at least three times per week.

3. Put your toilet lid down after use

Your flushing toilets spread germs more than you might think. After using the toilet, the germs stay airborne for up to 2 hours. So, if you leave the lid up, you only expose your colleagues to germs. Air dryers are not helping either, as they only increase the risks of inhalation.  

4. Clean with antibacterial cleaner

Always use antibacterial cleaner when you are cleaning your office. This will ensure that all the germs and bacteria die quicker. For the antibacterial to be effective, you need to leave it on surfaces for 30 to 60 seconds before wiping it away. If you are still not sure about which antibacterial cleaner to use, learn more here. 

5. Minimize clutter in your office

One of the easiest ways of making sure your workplace is spick and span, is by getting rid of clutter. All those boxes, outdated files, wrappers, and that old can of Coke should have been tossed away by now. By hoarding trash, you only give bacteria a place to breed and spread easily.